Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has apologised after being caught inhaling laughing gas, but he may face punishment for his behaviour.
Bissouma reportedly uploaded clips of himself consuming the Class C drug, commonly known as laughing gas, to social media site Snapchat last weekend. Mali international Bissouma has since admitted his “serious lapse in judgement” but faces an internal investigation by his club and will have to wait and see if he faces further penalties.
“I would like to apologize for these videos. This was a serious lack of judgement,” Bissouma said in a statement. “I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”
A Tottenham spokesman added: “We are investigating the incidents. This is being treated as an internal matter.”
Last November, nitrous oxide was reclassified as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act as part of the Government’s action plan against anti-social behaviour. Possession of nitrous oxide when a person intends to falsely inhale it to produce a psychoactive effect is now a criminal offence, but it is still possible to use the gas for legitimate reasons, such as in the catering industry or for pain relief during labour.
Bissouma joined Tottenham in 2022 and made 56 appearances for the club in the 2023–24 season, including 26 starts under current head coach Ange Postecoglou.
after newsletter campaign
Meanwhile, Spurs defender Emerson Royal is in Italy to undergo a medical with a view to a permanent move to Milan.
